- My ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Outreach Library Action) Project Workshop got canceled in Minocqua this week. Only three people were registered, so we canceled. We knew this area would be a tough sell at this time of year, but we tried. Now I will present a workshop somewhere else, which sounds fine to me.
- Poor Packers. They still have a good record, though. Poor Brett. I hope he recovers in time for Oakland. I'm glad Rodgers did well, but honestly...I want to see Brett it there. It's going to be hard when he's not playing anymore. He IS the Green Bay Packers.
- I was supposed to "bell ring" tonight, outside, for an hour. But now I'm not. I know, I'm horrible. I'm horrible, but honestly, I didn't feel that great yesterday, haven't been sleeping well and the thought of standing outside tonight when it's dark and cold just didn't float my boat. I think they struggle with finding outdoor ringers, and I can understand why. I signed up for an additional "indoor" date, and I informed the office I would not be ringing tonight. I like volunteering. I want to volunteer. But if I'm going to volunteer, I don't want to be miserable. And I know tonight, feeling the way I do, I would be miserable. Maybe that makes me a bad person, but I just don't want to be miserable by my own choosing.
- I want to get up my ugly store-bought tree this weekend. It's ugly, but I love it. I was also going to try and make cookies, but that might be pushing it. I could make some dough and freeze it.
- Our Y Staff Holiday party is on Saturday. I know the weather won't cooperate, but I'm still going to try and make it. I heard it's fun.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Early Gifts
Apparently my niece, Mary, couldn't resist opening up her Christmas presents from me a little early. My parents took her gifts with them last week, so my sister wouldn't have to lug them on the plane in January. It looks like she LOVES her new vacuum!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Date
I have a date with B on Friday. I guess you could say it's a date. We're meeting for drinks. Is that a date? Or is it an informal meeting with alcoholic beverages? I shouldn't be afraid to call it that, but I guess it is what it is.
It's a date. And I'm glad. I'm glad I have a date with B on Friday. :)
It's a date. And I'm glad. I'm glad I have a date with B on Friday. :)
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Where Did the Weekend Go?
I have been looking forward to this four-day weekend for ages, and now it's 11 am on Sunday, and I'm wondering where it went?
Monday, November 19, 2007
Turkey Day
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for this year.
My parents will be in Omaha visiting my sister this year, and I'm thankful that I have siblings close by who include me in their family plans, even if they are with their in-laws. I'm glad I won't be by myself on Thanksgiving.
My parents will be in Omaha visiting my sister this year, and I'm thankful that I have siblings close by who include me in their family plans, even if they are with their in-laws. I'm glad I won't be by myself on Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Busy-Tired-Poor
The next time someone asks me how I'm doing, I'm going to try really hard and make an effort to NOT say one of the following.:
"I'm busy. Really, really busy."
"I'm tired. Really, really tired."
"I'm poor. Feeling really broke this month."
Even if one of them is true, I won't say it. Even if all three of them are true, I still won't say it, and here is why.
1) We are all busy. Everyone is busy. I don't know one person who isn't busy or who doesn't have things going on. Whether you are single, married, with kids, without kids, with pets, without pets, working full time, working part time, volunteering, not volunteering,....we're all busy. It's all relative. It's nothing new, and I'm not going to get a lot of pity by saying it anyway. You know something? Life would probably be pretty boring if we weren't busy, and I for one, am a happier person the "busier" I am.
2) We are all tired. We all could use more sleep. We all want to "sleep in" more. We all want more energy. We all wish we had the energy to work all day, take care of our kids, run errands, and then run a marathon before going to bed, but that just won't happen. I'm amazed that more of us don't fall asleep at the wheel or at our jobs with how "busy" our lives are, and I'm being serious. The world is crazy, and we're expected to do it all and then some. But we're all tired.
3) We're all broke. None of us are wealthy. Yes, most of us have some kind of debt and aren't swimming in money. I know VERY few people who don't have to worry about finances. But even those people still watch what they spend. But the truth is, we're really not that poor. We struggle at times, and money can be tight, but most of us always have food to eat, clothes on our backs and a roof over our heads. My life has definitely changed since I purchased a home, but I made that choice. I'm probably still richer than most of our world's population.
"I'm busy. Really, really busy."
"I'm tired. Really, really tired."
"I'm poor. Feeling really broke this month."
Even if one of them is true, I won't say it. Even if all three of them are true, I still won't say it, and here is why.
1) We are all busy. Everyone is busy. I don't know one person who isn't busy or who doesn't have things going on. Whether you are single, married, with kids, without kids, with pets, without pets, working full time, working part time, volunteering, not volunteering,....we're all busy. It's all relative. It's nothing new, and I'm not going to get a lot of pity by saying it anyway. You know something? Life would probably be pretty boring if we weren't busy, and I for one, am a happier person the "busier" I am.
2) We are all tired. We all could use more sleep. We all want to "sleep in" more. We all want more energy. We all wish we had the energy to work all day, take care of our kids, run errands, and then run a marathon before going to bed, but that just won't happen. I'm amazed that more of us don't fall asleep at the wheel or at our jobs with how "busy" our lives are, and I'm being serious. The world is crazy, and we're expected to do it all and then some. But we're all tired.
3) We're all broke. None of us are wealthy. Yes, most of us have some kind of debt and aren't swimming in money. I know VERY few people who don't have to worry about finances. But even those people still watch what they spend. But the truth is, we're really not that poor. We struggle at times, and money can be tight, but most of us always have food to eat, clothes on our backs and a roof over our heads. My life has definitely changed since I purchased a home, but I made that choice. I'm probably still richer than most of our world's population.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Stuff
* I have a stupid, freakin' cold! Hate it!
* The wisdom teeth removal date has been set for Friday, Dec. 7th. Apparently, I have the ones that aren't embedded in my gums/tissue (I forget the technical term they used), so it shouldn't be so bad. I'm still going under, though, even if it will cost me. Dental insurance won't cover the anesthetic. But I don't want to be anywhere near a conscious state when they're doing any of that stuff. Oh well...Merry Christmas to me!
* Feeling a bit "whelmed" at work. This ¡Hola! Project that I'm doing for the Gates Foundation has me stressing a bit. My first training is in Minocqua on Nov. 29th, and I still have to practice and find Hispanics to be on my panel. Yeah, Minocqua isn't exactly a hotbed for Hispanics. Never been to Minocqua, but I'm sure the drive will be pretty. Besides this, I've had meetings up the wazoo. Meetings for everything.
* I had 10 people at kickboxing class last night. Yes, 10! I don't even remember the last time I had that many. It was fun.
* The wisdom teeth removal date has been set for Friday, Dec. 7th. Apparently, I have the ones that aren't embedded in my gums/tissue (I forget the technical term they used), so it shouldn't be so bad. I'm still going under, though, even if it will cost me. Dental insurance won't cover the anesthetic. But I don't want to be anywhere near a conscious state when they're doing any of that stuff. Oh well...Merry Christmas to me!
* Feeling a bit "whelmed" at work. This ¡Hola! Project that I'm doing for the Gates Foundation has me stressing a bit. My first training is in Minocqua on Nov. 29th, and I still have to practice and find Hispanics to be on my panel. Yeah, Minocqua isn't exactly a hotbed for Hispanics. Never been to Minocqua, but I'm sure the drive will be pretty. Besides this, I've had meetings up the wazoo. Meetings for everything.
* I had 10 people at kickboxing class last night. Yes, 10! I don't even remember the last time I had that many. It was fun.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Ok, I Was Wrong
Not everyone in the airport is married.
On my way back to GB this morning, I counted at least six men and some women waiting in my terminal or on my flights that did not have wedding rings on. The men were actually pretty decent looking, also. Of course, they were the ones I was really focusing on. They didn't have like, arms growing out of their heads or anything.
Ok, so every guy out there isn't snatched up already. There is hope for me, even at the airport.
In less than an hour, Kelly and I will get reunited! She is already at the house, waiting for me. I missed that little stinker so much!!
On my way back to GB this morning, I counted at least six men and some women waiting in my terminal or on my flights that did not have wedding rings on. The men were actually pretty decent looking, also. Of course, they were the ones I was really focusing on. They didn't have like, arms growing out of their heads or anything.
Ok, so every guy out there isn't snatched up already. There is hope for me, even at the airport.
In less than an hour, Kelly and I will get reunited! She is already at the house, waiting for me. I missed that little stinker so much!!
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Is EVERYONE Married in the airport?
When I was at the airport on Thursday night, I swore everyone and their mother had on a rock on their finger. Like everyone. Do married people congregate here or something? Short people, tall people, pretty people, not-as-pretty people, skinny people, larger people, young people, old people. They were all married. How do all these people find one another? How did they meet? I almost wanted to ask some of them. Maybe next time I will.
I still have this crazy fantasy that en route to one of my vacations, I will be sitting next to the man of my dreams. We'll talk, fall madly in love and live happily ever after. But that never happens, except in the movies.
I still have this crazy fantasy that en route to one of my vacations, I will be sitting next to the man of my dreams. We'll talk, fall madly in love and live happily ever after. But that never happens, except in the movies.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Leaving Dodge
I leave for Omaha in 7 hours! Woo hoo!
I can't wait to get on that plane and get the heck out of dodge for a few days. I've been antsy all morning (which might have something to do with the slice of lemon babka I ate), and I'm sure I'll be this way all day.
I will miss Kelly, though. She gave me a sad look this morning when I left her at my parents' house. I know she is in good hands, but I will still miss her like crazy!
When did I become such a dog freak?
I can't wait to get on that plane and get the heck out of dodge for a few days. I've been antsy all morning (which might have something to do with the slice of lemon babka I ate), and I'm sure I'll be this way all day.
I will miss Kelly, though. She gave me a sad look this morning when I left her at my parents' house. I know she is in good hands, but I will still miss her like crazy!
When did I become such a dog freak?
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